Lion Pride
LCE Weekly Family Newsletter
Lake Country Elementary School
Office Hours: 7:05am-3:30pm
School Hours: 7:30am-2:50pm
Doors open at 7:05am to welcome students.
Email: abracey@ems-isd.net
Website: https://www.emsisd.com/lces
Location: 7151 Lake Country Drive, Fort Worth, TX, USA
Phone: 817-847-2942
Facebook: www.facebook.com/LakeCountryESLions
Twitter: @LakeCountryLion
May 19, 2024
Happy Last Week of School, Lion Families!!!
The Deadline to request a Fast Pass for Awards and End-Of Year Parties is TODAY!!!!!
See "Last Week-At-A-Glance" below. There is a different Fast Pass for each day so be sure to complete one for each day you plan to attend.
Family Reminders:
2023-2024 Yearbook - Last chance to grab a copy of the 2023-2024 Lake Country Yearbook!
Our PTA has a limited quantity for sale. When they're gone, they're gone!
Click HERE to order. Purchased yearbooks will be distributed to students at school.
BOGO Book Fair - Our BOGO book fair will be May 15-23. All items will be buy 1 get 1 free of equal or lesser value. Create an eWallet here.
All books are now due. Please have your student returned their outstanding library books as soon as possible.
For more information, see Returning Student Verification process.
***New for 2024-25 EMS ISD Registration: Each student is required to have a Proof of Residence. Please upload in skyward when you complete registration.***
Registrar-Attendance Secretary - Please email all absence notes to Julie Merritt at jmerritt@ems-isd.net.
Morning Drop Off Reminders - For parent morning drop off, please use Drive A (west side) if your youngest child is in 2nd-5th grade and Drive B (front of school) if your child is in Kindergarten or 1st Grade. PLease stay in the Drop-Off Drive. The parking lots should only be used if you are parking and walking your child to the door. Thank you!!!
EMS ISD Bond Program Progress - https://www.emsisd.com/Page/49247
2024-25 Calendar - The EMS ISD Board of Trustees approved the 2024-2025 Instructional Calendar at their meeting on Monday 1/22/24. The first day of classes will be Monday, August 12, 2024, and the last day of classes will take place on Friday, May 23, 2025. You can download and print, and the calendar is always available at www.emsisd.com/calendar
Walkers and Bike Riders - Students are given 'free release' if a walker or bike rider. This means that we do not verify that a child is united with their parent/guardian before leaving campus. When making a family decision about your child's dismissal method, please consider his or hers readiness for a safe, independent walk home. Students in PreK must be picked up by a parent or designated adult at dismissal.
LCES campus information, resources and links to Grade Level Newsletters are at the bottom of our Family newsletter. For reminders for this week, see the "Week-At-A-Glance & Save the Dates" section below.
Tardies - Our school day begins at 7:30am. Students should be in their classrooms at that time. Please drop your child off no later than 7:25am to allow him/her to walk to their classroom without feeling rushed. Please help your child arrive to school on time.
If your child is absent, please email your child's teacher or send a paper note with your child's name, absence date(s) and reason for absence. All absences are coded UNEXCUSED until an email or note is received.
We are so excited to serve you and your child during the 2023-24 school year. If there is ever anything we can do to help or support you or your child, please don’t hesitate to reach out to any of us. It is our pleasure to serve you.
One Lion Pride - Striving for Excellence
Anke Bracey
Principal
Jill Tucker
Assistant Principal
PTA School Supply Orders now open for 2024-25
Hey Parents! We know you’ve got a lot on our plate right now. Make things a little easier to get prepared for next year and support the PTA when you order your 24-25 school supplies today online! Supply Packs will include all items on the Lake Country Elementary supply lists. Your supplies will be shipped to our school and waiting for your child at Meet the Teacher night. Please include the student’s first and last name so that packages are delivered to the correct classroom! Please call or text Morgan Zimmerer, 972-922-4852, if you have any questions.
Prices will increases on 5/22/2024. Order now with our School ID of LAK395 at: https://www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks/
Last Week-At-A-Glance
2023-2024 EMS ISD Instructional Calendar
Monday, May 13, 2024 - Lion Pride Monday
Lunch Choices:
#1- Fish bites & hush puppies
#2- Pizza
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 Fast Pass Link
7:45am - 1st Grade Awards
9:00am - 2nd Grade Awards
Lunch Choices:
#1- Turkey Pot Pie
#2- Chicken Patty
Wednesday, May 22, 2024 Fast Pass Link
7:45am - 3rd Grade Awards
9:00am - 4th Grade Awards
9:15am - BOS Graduation Walk (estimated time)
Lunch Choices:
#1Chicken Leg
#2 Taco
#3 Rib-a-que
Thursday, May 23, 2024 Fast Pass Link
7:45am - 5th Grade Awards
9:15am - Kindergarten Graduation
Lunch Choices:
#1Spaghetti
#2Chicken Tender
Last Day of School - Friday, May 24, 2024 - Early Dismissal at 11:50am Fast Pass Link
9:30am - EOY Parties - see locations below
10:30am - 5th Grade Clap-Out
Lunch Choice:
Burgers ( Sack Lunch)
EOY Party Locations:
Kinder-Outside area West of Gaga Pit
First-Classrooms
Second-Gym
Third-Cafeteria
Fourth-Classrooms
Fifth-Playground, Field and Basketball court
Varsity Tutors for Schools
Exciting news! EMS ISD has teamed up with Varsity Tutors for Schools. All EMS ISD students now have access to 24/7 on-demand chat tutoring, on-demand essay review and much more! www.emsisd.com/tutoring
LCES Students of the Month for April:
Congratulations to our LCES Students of the Month for April:
PreK - Rubani Virk
Kindergarten - Avery Storey and Peyton Lopez
1st Grade - Henry Makia and Alice Johnston
2nd Grade - Jamison Autrey and McKinley Moore
3rd Grade – Ezra Fletcher and Isabella Madalora
4th Grade - Graham Weimer and Nayeli Moreno
5th Grade - Benjamin King and Audrey Gomez Morrow
We are so proud of these outstanding Lions!!!
Ms. LeRay's Counselor Corner
Hello! My name is Casye LeRay and I am honored to be the School Counselor at Lake Country. I am completing my 18th year in education and my 2nd year in EMS ISD and glad to call EMS ISD and Lake Country home. I am looking forward to continuing working with the staff and families here at Lake Country. Please do not hesitate to reach out and let me know if I can be of assistance in any way and be sure to check out my Monthly Counselor Newsletter below.
Email: cleray@ems-isd.net
Phone: 817-847-2942 x 4713
It is important to me that we model and carry out “Lion Pride” each day.
Our WatchDogs & DenMOM Volunteers for this Week
Lori Ellis grandma of Blake Ellis
Justin Stark..father of Lincoln Stark
TCHATT
Nurse's Corner
Hello Lion Families!
I am so excited to be a part of the Lion Pride and get to know our cubs this school year! I have a feeling this will be the best year ever.
Here are a few clinic/health services updates for you to know:
- Please make sure that you have provided the most up to date vaccine records for your child. Anytime your child receives vaccines, please provide an updated record for the nurse. If your child has a vaccine affidavit, please be sure to keep track of the expiration date and order a new affidavit prior to the current one expiring. If you have questions, please e-mail me anytime.
- Parents must bring in student medications, students are not allowed to bring the medication to school themselves. Any prescription medication is required to have a current prescription label on it with your student's name. We will count the number of tablets or capsules together and sign for them. All emergency medications (EpiPen, inhalers, seizure medications, etc.) must have a current label and a corresponding care/action plan from the doctor. I appreciate your understanding in this matter.
- We need your help parents! In just the first week of school, we have had several students needing extra clothes to change into during the school day because of accidents and food/drink spills. We are limited on clothing to give out and are asking for you to please send your child with a change of clothes in their backpacks each day. Accidents and spills happen with all ages, and it is best to be prepared for these situations. Please place a shirt, pants, underwear and pair of socks in a plastic bag inside of your child's backpack. We gladly accept any donations of new or gently worn clothing and shoes, new underwear and socks. We are in need of clothing in all sizes (4t - child's 16) for both girls and boys.
- When should you keep your student home?
- If your child has a temperature of 100 Fahrenheit (37.8 Celsius) or greater your child must stay at home. Your child may return to school after being fever free for 24 hours without needing fever reducing medication
- If your child is experiencing episodes of diarrhea or vomiting, this could indicate a contagious illness. Your child must stay home until they are diarrhea free or vomiting free for 24 hours without medication.
- If your child is exhibiting drainage/itching/redness to one or both eyes or has a skin disorder/rash present, your child should be seen by a physician.
I am looking forward to meeting everyone and watching our cubs grow and learn this year! My top priority is always to keep our cubs happy, healthy and ready to learn. I am here for any questions you may have. Please reach out via phone or e-mail.
Sincerely,
Nurse Britni
Britni Combs BSN, RN
Campus Registered Nurse
Lake Country Elementary School
phone: (817) 847-2942 ext: 4711
Meet Our 2023-24 Lion Pride Staff
PreK Team
Kindergarten Team
First Grade Team
Second Grade Team
Third Grade Team
Fourth Grade Team
Fifth Grade Team
Enrichment Team
Left to right bottom: Angel Conley. Loren Cruz & Dessa Anderton
Dyslexia Team
Specialist Team
Office Team
Special Programs Team
Left to right middle: Heather Knifong, Brittnay Caston, Crystal Galvan, Suzanne Austin
Left to right top: Kaylee Haas, Jennifer Nichols, Molly Maranto, Sara Velasquez, Megan Porter
Cafeteria Team
Custodial Team
SBLE
LCES Parent Information for 2023-24
Visiting Our Campus
All visitors to EMS ISD must sign in at the front office with a photo ID and wear a visitor tag while in the building.
Lunch Visitors
Our cafeteria is now open to lunch visitors. If you are visiting our campus to have lunch with your Lion Cub, please wait for your student in the cafeteria and sit at the designated visitor table with your students. Other students may not join you during this time. Visitors are welcome to bring in outside food for themselves and their cub but it may not be shared with other students. If your child's lunch includes a toy, please take the toy home with you for your child.
After lunch, visitor must leave and may not go to other parts of the building, including classrooms or the playground. Thank you for following these safety procedures.
2023-24 Lunch Schedule:
10:45am - Pre-K (in class)
10:30am - Kindergarten
11:00am - First Grade
11:30am - Second Grade
12:00pm - Third Grade
12:30pm - Fourth Grade
1:00pm - Fifth Grade
Grade Level Newsletters
Did you know that there is a link at the bottom of this newsletter for each grade level. Be sure to check these for grade level specific information.
Parent Drop-Off and Pick-Up Procedures at LCES
Doors open at 7:05am - please do not drop and leave students before 7:05am.
School Begins at 7:30am
School Dismisses at 2:50pm
If you are new to our campus, please review this short VIDEO for the safety of all of our Lion cubs and staff!
*For morning drop-off, please stay in the right hand lane and remain in your vehicle. If your student needs help exiting, please park in the front parking lot and assist your student there. For the safety of our students, do not pass the vehicles during morning drop off.
*For afternoon pick-up in Drive A and B, we ask that parents stay in their cars and allow for staff members to help students get loaded.
Reminder!!! Students will only be released to cars with a pick-up card for each child. If you do not have a pick-up card for the student you are picking up, you will need to come into the office with a photo ID and you must be listed as an emergency contact for the child you are picking up.
School Bus Service Reminder
Information for bus routes can be found on the EMS ISD website at https://www.emsisd.com/site/Default.aspx?PageID=604
We encourage all parents to sign up for their child's bus Remind messages. Parents of bus riders should have received an email with information on how to sign up for this information. For general questions about transportation, please call GoldStar at 817-306-0684
Important school breakfast and lunch information for the 2023-2024 school year
There is an important change parents need to be aware of when preparing for breakfast and lunch meals in the 2023-2024 school year.
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD Child Nutrition Department will use SchoolCafé as our new provider for online meal payments and free/reduced lunch applications. SchoolCafé is a safe and secure way for parents to monitor student(s) account balance, view purchases and payments, and set up low balance email alerts. Register for a SchoolCafé account.
Free or Reduced Meals for 2023-34 - Please complete the Free & Reduced Lunch Application online. Even if you completed the 2022-2023 application during the previous school year, you still need to complete the 2023-2024 application.
Join the LCES PTA
Click here for more information. Registration is now open and we hope to grow our membership even more this year. The cost is only $8.50 including fees. Come join our AMAZING PTA!!!!
Medication at School
All medication must be dropped off by an adult and kept in the nurse's office, including over the counter medication such as cough drops. You can contact our new School Nurse, Britini Combs, at bcombs@ems-isd.net or 817-847-2942 if you have questions.
Celebrating Birthdays at School
We would love to celebrate your Lion Cub on their birthday!!! You may send or drop off store bought cupcakes or cookies in the office for your cub to share with their class at a time designated by the teacher. Please do not send drinks or other party favors. We cannot hold parties and parents and siblings may not go to the classrooms for this activity. Please check with your child's teacher for more details.
Student Cell Phone LCES Campus Policy
Please click here to review our 2023-2024 school year campus policy regarding student cell phones.
Houses at LCES - Six Houses – One Lion Pride
At LCES, the House system is a way to create small communities within our larger school community. It is designed to promote relationships and connections with additional students and adults in the building outside of just your classroom.
Every student and staff member will belong to one of six houses. Each has a different color, crest, and name. Each name represents something different and is meant to embody the spirit of that house. Once assigned to a house, students will remain in the same House for the duration of their time at Lake Country. Students new to LCES will find out at Meet-the-Teacher Night which House they will belong to.
LCES Houses will represent the character traits of our Lion Creed: Respect, Courage, Integrity, Kindness, Responsibility as well as Perseverance. Our House colors are: Red, Yellow, Blue, Green, Orange and Purple.
Every Friday is House Color Day at LCES and students and staff are encouraged to show their House spirit by wearing their color. Hats, wigs, tutu skirts, crazy socks, etc are all welcome on Fridays.